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Guard gunned down in suspected CIT robbery in Centurion

'Upon arrival, we found that a guard had sustained a gunshot wound. Sadly, he died before we got there.'

A security guard was shot and killed in a suspected cash-in-transit (CIT) robbery in Centurion on Friday afternoon.

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Netcare 911 spokesperson Shawn Herbst said medics rushed to the scene in the Mnandi area at around 14:00.
“Upon arrival, we found that a guard had sustained a gunshot wound. Sadly, he died before we got there,” he said.

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“It wasn’t clear whether the suspects managed to get away with any cash, but police were on the scene.”
Police could not be reached for comment.

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Stephen Selaluke

Stephen Selaluke is a seasoned journalist with over 10 years of experience in community journalism. He is currently working for the largest community newspaper in Pretoria, Rekord. He is the eyes and ears of his community, always keeping the community updated on what is happening in their area, whether good news or bad.
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